To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.
Harsh; severe.
Cool; awesome; neat.
To a great degree; terribly.
Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.